Elf the Movie
Christmas History
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Presents
Christmas Characters
100

What is Buddy the Elfs dad's name?

Walter Hobbs

100

Christmas trees originated in this country in the 16th century, where they were decorated with apples and candles.

Germany

100

This classic bread based bird filling is typical at festive Chrsitmas dinners

Stuffing

100

Children traditionally leave out this treat as a “gift” for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Cookies and milk?

100

This reindeer was created in a 1939 department store booklet.

Rudolph

200

This is the best way to spread Christmas cheer

Singing loud for all to hear

200

Christmas was not declared a U.S. federal holiday until this year

1870

200

This french combination of flour and butter is used to thicken gravy

Roux

200

The three Wise Men brought these three gifts, according to the Bible.


What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh

200

This Dr. Seuss character lives on Mount Crumpit and tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.

The Grinch

300

In Elf, Buddy says there are four main food groups:

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and...

Syrup

300

Silent Night was first performed in 1818 in Austria, accompanied by this stringed instrument because the church organ was broken

the guitar

300

This festive meal was the most common Christmas dinner in Victorian England, especially among the working class

Roast goose

300

This popular toy was the most requested Christmas gift of 1958, causing a nationwide shortage.

Hula Hoop

300

This 19th-century poem introduced Santa’s eight reindeer by name.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

400

How many cookies did Buddy cram into the VCR?

11

400

Eggnog dates back to medieval Britain and was originally called this, a hot milk drink mixed with ale or wine.

posset

400

Turkey became a Christmas staple in England in this century, after being brought from the Americas, and later spread in popularity to North America.

16th century

400

Before stockings, children left out shoes to receive gifts during this holiday tradition.

St. Nicholas Day

400

This miserly boss employs Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol.

Ebenezer Scrooge

500

What is the snowman's name from the movie Elf?

Leon

500

Santa’s reindeer names weren’t standardized until this 1823 classic poem

Twas the Night Before Christmas

500

This was traditionally burned for days during Christmas in parts of Europe and symbolized warmth and good fortune.

Yule Log

500

This Christmas song warns that good behavior affects what presents you’ll receive.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

500

This legendary gift-giver is also known as Kris Kringle or Father Christmas.

Santa Claus